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It's such a shame how we hurt those we love and condem the life they're living. When In our hearts we find it hard to forgive yet we expect to be forgiven.

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Date: 2/3/2025 8:42:00 AM
it is hard to forgive sometimes but we do it for our own peace of mind and to be free.
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John Read
Date: 2/3/2025 10:36:00 AM
That's true Diane, holding grudges is a heaven burden, forgiveness lightens the load.
Date: 1/22/2025 1:34:00 PM
Yes, so true!
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John Read
Date: 1/23/2025 7:16:00 AM
Thank you David.
Date: 1/9/2025 1:12:00 PM
Hi John, forgiveness is so interesting and you deal with it in a fascinating and wise poem. It's a luxury to be forgiven for our mistakes. I think it takes a lot for someone to forgive...they have to get over the pain and hurt somehow. A lot to think about on both sides!
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John Read
Date: 1/13/2025 11:49:00 AM
Hi Duke, I agree it does take a lot to forgive.
Date: 1/5/2025 8:07:00 PM
Truth!
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John Read
Date: 1/6/2025 1:42:00 AM
Thank you Andrea. xx
Date: 1/5/2025 4:00:00 PM
This is so true, a beautiful gem of wisdom. A fave,
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John Read
Date: 1/6/2025 1:43:00 AM
Thank you BJ for your heartwarming comment.
Date: 1/5/2025 7:42:00 AM
- Getting a sincere "sorry" is a precious gift - For some people, it's impossible to admit they've made a mistake...it's sad - Lovely poem of truth, John :) - hugs
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 7:43:00 AM
Hi Anne, thank you for your visit and support God bless you. xx
Date: 1/3/2025 8:57:00 AM
How very true your words of wisdom are John! Debx
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:23:00 AM
Thank you Deb, for your visit and comment God bless you. xx
Date: 1/2/2025 2:24:00 PM
Yes John there is a double standard and hypocrisy runs rampant. Love your truth in this one. Thanks for sharing...
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:22:00 AM
Thank you Michael for your comments and support, wishing you and your loved ones a happy new year God bless.
Date: 1/2/2025 6:38:00 AM
Very true brother John, we should look at ourselves before shaming others… Sis Beryl
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:21:00 AM
That's true sister Beryl, no one is perfect, sending you and Alan my best wishes for the new year God bless. xx
Date: 1/1/2025 1:36:00 PM
We must forgive if we have a chance in heaven to be forgiven ourselves. Not so hard then, but it still is hard, isn’t it…sometimes.
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:20:00 AM
Hi Kim, I always forgive others, holding grudges destroys one soul, happy new year sweetheart. xx
Date: 1/1/2025 11:22:00 AM
Wisdom here, John. I really really like your message. Thank you.. Pangiexx Hey John….. hatred heeps us small. Add a dash of undertanding Your life will grow and even glow!
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:18:00 AM
Hi Pangie, hatred is a heavy burden to carry, love will lighten the load, wishing you all the best in the new year God bless you. xx
Date: 1/1/2025 7:29:00 AM
We all make mistakes sometimes and we're as stubborn as a mule but we should always try and be the better person and build bridges to forgiveness and friendship. Happy New year John. Tom
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:16:00 AM
Hi Tom, as you say it takes a better person to own up to our mistakes, wishing you all the best in the new year.
Date: 1/1/2025 6:03:00 AM
This is so true, I've seen it played out in my own life and family. There is one thing though, true forgiveness hinges on true repentance. There's the stickler
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John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:14:00 AM
That's true Tom wishing you all the best in the new year.

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